Jo Price
Production / Project Management
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Cape Town, City of Cape TownMember since September 11, 2023
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About
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and exceptional multitasker with top-notch verbal and written communication skills. Offering over 20 years of hands-on experience in project management across varying industries.
Team-minded & personable communicator with focus on working with various personality types effectively.
I am a highly skilled and proactive professional with extensive experience in the creative industry, where I have consistently held leadership positions. Throughout my career, I have fearlessly taken charge and made things happen.
Experience
Work History
2023-04 - 2023-06 Post-Production Coordinator
Merx International, Cape Town
- BAL (Basketball African League) is a 4 part docuseries on the implementation and start up of the league in Africa, in collaboration with the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Fremantle TV.
- One of my key responsibilities was to create and develop a digital archiving system to capture artist release forms.
- I managed the database and uploaded all the necessary release forms for these artists, ensuring compliance and documentation throughout the production process.
Freelancer, Cape Town
- Farm Film TV Renault Espace TVC. Producer: Kelly Drummond
- Juice Film, Allianz Stills, Producer: Marisa Bracher
- Juice Film, Olliv TVC, Producer: Jacqui Beeck
- Juice Film, Allianz LC TVC, Producer: Mandy Ritchie
- Panther Punch Productions, Ultra Pet TVC, Producer: Bryony Webster
- Panther Punch Productions, Checkers Rugby World Cup TVC, Producer: Bryony Webster
- Panther Punch Productions, VW TVC, Producer: Lisa Grobler
- Liaised with production manager, suppliers and vendors to support production needs.
- Assisted with budgeting and accounting of production-related tasks.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors for cost-effective transactions.
- Collaborated with production team to support effective resource allocation.
- Developed production booklet/report and planned production schedules
- Deadline orientated to meet tight production requests
Screen Printing Co, Cotton Art, Cape Town
- Managed 15 factory floor employees, outflow of production, budgeting and drive measurable outcomes with tight deadlines
- Provided outstanding service to all clients, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
- Infused and drove diversity practices into company culture, values and engagement initiatives to foster environment of inclusion and support.
- Oversaw firm's day-to-day administrative operations, provided guidance to support staff and enforced compliance with national and local regulations in the Textile Industry
- Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency.
- Recruited, trained and mentored new employees, to strengthen the factory team.
- Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline, and delineate necessary functions.
- Developed and implemented recommendations for service improvement.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
- Developed work plans, gathered and synthesized data, and operational initiatives to ensure maximum output
- Daily operations & production output of all printing jobs
- Managing lead times, inventory, factory staff, machinery allocation & upkeep of factory floor safety
- Quality Control highest standard for an award winning printing factory
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Responsible for internal company procedures & communication
- Managing Dispatch of print work, report writing and close of print jobs
- Problem solving to manage maximum output
- International Concert Merchandise Planning & Co-Ordination of output for Big Concerts and all international music artists
- Manage office staff in sales, administration & graphic design
Anthony Friend Photography, Cape Town
- Producer, Marketer & Agent for Anthony Friend Photography to Advertising industry.
- Client Liaison & Client Service.
- Produce Photographic Film Shoots in studio in collaboration with Photographer.
- Photographic Studio Management.
- Booking all Equipment & Crew for shoots.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and for timely delivery.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain supplies needed for shoots at best value for money.
- Liaised with creative staff to successfully complete projects.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
Still Image, Cape Town
- Agent for Retouching Company & Justin Patrick Photography.
- Coordinated with clients to define project specifications, vision, scope and budget.
- Interfaced with clients to define project scopes of work, budgets, creative vision and deliverable schedules.
- Increased sales through networking, referrals and production excellence.
- Marketing & Sales, Client Liaison & Client Service.
- Established strong lasting customer relationships.
- Traffic and Schedule Management with team.
- Portfolio Management and Daily Administration.
Freelancer, Cape Town
- Booking & Organising All Crew from HOD's to Assistants.
- Booking & Organising All Transport.
- Booking & Organising All Equipment with suppliers.
- Assistant to Producer, managing budgets with all suppliers & negotiating costs.
- Managing Production Assistants daily workflow in office.
- Managing & Preparing Cash Reconciliations for all departments
- Organising & preparing all information for the Call Sheet.
- Communicating & Scheduling all Crew, Production tasks & end to end project based tasks.
- Daily Call Sheet & Movement Order for TVC.
- Collecting & Submitting all invoices from Crew Agents, Cast Agents, Model Agents, staff & other for working budget.
- Organising, booking cast & locations.
Blue Plate, Cape
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
Education
Education
1982-01 - 1989-12 Grade 12 Exemption
Collegiate High School For Girls - Port Elizabeth
1990-01 - 1992-11 Diploma: HR Management
